arched — having the shape of an arch; curved
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having the shape of an arch; curved
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɑːrtʃt/
Example Sentences
- The pizza chef's arched eyebrows showed his surprise when customers ordered pineapple pizza.
- The office building features beautiful arched windows from the 19th century.
- My cat always makes an arched back when it sees the vacuum cleaner.
arched
ADJECTIVE[/ɑːrtʃt/]
having the shape of an arch; curved
a merchant pushes a wooden cart loaded with colorful goods across the stone bridge. The bridge features three beautifully curved stone arches that rise elegantly above the flowing water below. Each arch creates a perfect semicircular opening that frames the river beneath. The stonework curves smoothly from the bridge pillars up to the highest point and back down. A young woman walks alongside the merchant, pointing admiringly at the bridge's graceful curved design. Other townspeople cross the bridge, their figures silhouetted against the arched openings. structures having the curved shape of an arch
Parched soldiers marched beneath the arched gateway!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'arched' derives from the noun 'arch,' which originates from Latin 'arcus,' meaning a curved structure or bow. In ancient Roman architecture, the arch was an innovative structural element that distributed weight efficiently, becoming a defining feature of classical construction.
Breakdown
arch (curved structure, from Latin arcus) + -ed (adjectival suffix indicating a state or quality), forming an adjective meaning 'having the form or shape of an arch.'
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📝Examples
“The pizza chef's arched eyebrows showed his surprise when customers ordered pineapple pizza.”
“The office building features beautiful arched windows from the 19th century.”
“My cat always makes an arched back when it sees the vacuum cleaner.”
“The arched bridge connects the two sides of the historic downtown area.”
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